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Promised Land
May 29, 1992
Sam Boyd Silver Bowl

Putting technical issues behind him, Jerry attacks the finale.
2
Sugar Magnolia
May 29, 1992
Sam Boyd Silver Bowl

Spirited end to set 2. Great show.
3
Playin' In The Band
May 29, 1992
Sam Boyd Silver Bowl

Check this one out. Nice Vince / Jerry chemistry at work around eight minutes in.
4
Looks Like Rain
May 29, 1992
Sam Boyd Silver Bowl

Beautiful version.
1
All Along the Watchtower
May 29, 1992
Sam Boyd Silver Bowl

The band plays this one like they're trying to put out a fire.

Comments

Morning Dew
March 27, 1994
Nassau Coliseum

Let's really make an effort to get this one in the Top 5, it really does belong there. The pacing is perfect, and Jerry's playing is delicious.
Playin' In The Band
July 19, 1994
Deer Creek Music Center

Amazing version. Goes into deep space 9 real quick and beyond. Freakout central.
Loose Lucy
March 27, 1993
Knickerbocker Arena

Seriously guys, this should honestly be # 1. I'm not kidding. The slinky, full steam ahead versions from the 1990s' clobber the tame pre-break versions; it took what was essentially one of their most throwaway songs and turned it into a real crowd pleaser. The "Thank you for a real good time" refrain becomes as much a genuine message to the crowd as a double entendre within the context of the song. It's a completely different beast from the 1973-74 versions, a stronger, powerful, and frankly better one.
Let It Grow
July 7, 1989
JFK Stadium

One of the highlights of my all time favorite show.
Dark Star
Sept. 19, 1970
Fillmore East

i don't care what you say about 10/26/89. There is no scarier DS moment than the dead silence around the 8:30 mark here. And then later on it becomes the happiest DS ever. Freaky shit. Not to be missed